Description

For socially aware and concerned individuals, Fundacion AFOS offers safe and affordable volunteer, internship and learn Spanish programs in the beautiful city of Cordoba, Argentina. Placements are customized to the unique skills and interests of each participant and include the opportunity for full immersion in the life, culture and language of Argentina. Opportunities include working with disadvantaged children, children with disabilities, community development, homeless adults shelters or professional support projects to name just a few.

Fundacion AFOS offers three basic programs:

Volunteering (2 weeks to 1 year): Designed for individuals who would like to contribute to one of the projects supported by Fundación AFOS.

Internships (4 weeks to 1 year): Designed for foreign students who wish to put their theoretical knowledge into practice in the wide variety of office or field projects. Internship areas include education, children and youth issues, micro-business, poverty reduction, employment, health, the disabled, public policy, women's rights, and more.
Fundacion AFOS plans and customizes each participant's program based on length of stay, lodging preferences, interests, Spanish level, university requirements, etc. in order to maximize both satisfaction and impact while here.

Spanish Courses: designed to enable students to immerse in the Argentine culture and to confidently involve themselves in any Spanish-speaking society. The classes start every Monday throughout the year. Courses are taught by native teachers highly experienced at all levels (basic, intermediate and advanced).

Lodging:
Participants generally stay in our well kept house in the very quiet and safe middle class residential neighborhood which is less than 15 minutes walk to downtown and to the student district. This situation allows our participants to make friends fast and to immerse more easily in the local culture. The home accommodates guests in 2 beds per room and we can also arrange a private room or other accommodations for some additional cost.

Health Insurance:
You must have health insurance during your stay with us.

Highlights

Argentina is a land of friendly people, amazing history, incredible scenery and natural resources, and a uniquely warm blend of South American and European culture. Modern Cordoba in particular is a veritable paradise for visitors with its combination of well-preserved history, the natural beauty of the surrounding Sierras, few international tourists, and a lack of serious crime. Unfortunately, since the economic collapse, Argentina is also a country suffering from great poverty and social displacement. For many of the people who live here, especially the young, disadvantaged, or disabled, life is a daily struggle.

Explore the cultural and natural beauty of Argentina while helping to improve the lives of its people in a challenging, rewarding and safe environment. Participate in a life changing experience!

Qualifications

Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn and live in another culture. Intermediate Spanish is required for communicating with local people although we can provide language classes if necessary. The most important requirement of all is openness to all the new people and experiences you will encounter

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

from USD 660 first month and USD 300 each month thereafter

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Customized location of projects, Córdoba airport or bus station pick up, lodging, orientation/training, assistance and permanent supervision throughout the program and contribution to overhead expenses.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

There is no typical volunteer at Fundacion AFOS. While many are students who want to contribute while fulfilling scholastic or internship requirements, many are also experienced professionals who want to turn a vacation or sabbatical into a unique life-enriching experience of learning while helping others

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Fundacion AFOS's Mission Statement

Fundacion AFOS (Assistance for the Fortification of Social Organizations) is a small non profit, non political, non religious organization whose mission is to assist the consolidation and growth of other small and midsized non profits in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. Its main objective is to provide human resources for these organizations to carry out their daily tasks and achieve their long-term goals.

Year Founded

2007